Anthony (Tony) Byrne

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
• Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
• Reached $1M in sales

• Coached and counseled sales personnel, assisting with individual selling efforts and helping sales representatives/dealers reach targets.
• Grew sales and boosted profits, applying proactive management strategies and enhancing sales training.
• Met with clients, delivering presentations, and educating on product and service features and offerings.
• Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.

• Managed day-to-day business operations.
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
• Established foundational processes for business operations.
• Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
• Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
• Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
• Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
• Developed and implemented marketing strategies to generate new customers and increase sales and profit margins.
• Reduced budgetary expenditures by effectively negotiating contracts for more advantageous terms.

• Achieved regional sales objectives by coordinating sales team, developing successful strategies, and servicing accounts to strengthen business relationships.
• Grew territory 433%, from $1.5M to over $8M, in 9 years.
  
• Awarded HUNTER DOUGLAS #1 Sales Rep of the year in US and Canada for 2 consecutive years.
  
• Earned all company sales awards and attended President's Council 8 years in a row (all awards verifiable in trade magazines).
  
• Identified, pursued and closed the top shop-at-home
  retailer in the nation (Empire-Today), developing their window treatment division from the initial product launch and ultimately generating sales of over $3 million annually. Built key relationships with Sr. management that I still enjoy today.

Founded a sales/marketing company distributing pre-recorded films by all major motion picture studios. Built operations from ground up including planning, development, and market expansion. Recruited, trained and managed a sales/marketing/distribution staff of 25 in two states.

• Established markets in both Illinois and Ohio, generating over $5 million in annual sales.
• Established markets in both Illinois and Ohio, generating over $5 million in annual sales.
• Fostered a culture of teamwork and collaboration between employees.